Howe-Manning vs Ivan G Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe-Manning
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
461 students
Ivan G Smith
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Howe-Manning Middleton, Massachusetts | Ivan G Smith Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,009 | #165 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3632 of 50,301 | #3790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | Middleton | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.5 vs 82.2).
- •Howe-Manning does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Howe-Manning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Howe-Manning is the larger school with 461 students compared with 389.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howe-Manning better than Ivan G Smith?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howe-Manning and Ivan G Smith?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Middleton and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe-Manning: 461. Ivan G Smith: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe-Manning and Ivan G Smith rank in Massachusetts?
Howe-Manning is 163rd of 1,009 and Ivan G Smith is 165th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).